Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have developed a flexible, hair-like device that tracks vital signs of a fetus in real-time during surgery. This innovation provides continuous monitoring without invasive access, enabling faster interventions to prevent complications.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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First-of-its-kind probe monitors fetal health in utero during surgery
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Article 1
Northwestern University · Jan 26, 2026 · first to report
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Jan 26, 2026